Full time (36 hours per week); part-time hours negotiable
About Us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the recent National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our cleaning and sterilisation team. This team plays a key role in upholding the standards of cleanliness in the Mary Lyon Centre, as well as providing sterile equipment for the housing of genetically altered mice, which are needed for medical research.
Previous experience in sterilisation is desirable; however, full training will be provided and applicants will have the opportunity to apply for further qualifications, including an NVQ and forklift truck licence.
The overall purpose of this role is to maintain the unit to the required standards of cleanliness and to process, prepare and deliver sterilised equipment and consumables, necessary for laboratories and animal holding areas (mice).
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Cleaning and Sterilisation Technician
Company: Medical Research Council
Salary: from £27,406 a year, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: Oxford, OX11 0RD
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 13 Oct 2026
Closing date: 1 Nov 2026
Summary
Cleaning and Sterilisation Technician
Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell
£27,406 per annum
Open ended
Full time (36 hours per week); part-time hours negotiable
About Us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our cleaning and sterilisation team. This team plays a key role in upholding the standards of cleanliness in the Mary Lyon Centre, as well as providing sterile equipment for the housing of genetically altered mice, which are needed for medical research.
Previous experience in sterilisation is desirable; however, full training will be provided and applicants will have the opportunity to apply for further qualifications, including an NVQ and forklift truck licence.
The overall purpose of this role is to maintain the unit to the required standards of cleanliness and to process, prepare and deliver sterilised equipment and consumables, necessary for laboratories and animal holding areas (mice).
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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